Meaning: Possibly a feminine elaboration of Samuel
The story
Samantha is an American-created name recorded from the 18th century. A link to Samuel is plausible, but its complete derivation is uncertain; Sam and Sammy offer familiar everyday forms.
Nicknames
- Sam
- Sammy
Spellings & variants
- Samanta
Popularity
Familiar
In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.
Lower in the latest US rankings
Style
Origins
Samantha comes from English.
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